Richmond travel guide
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You're Going to Love Richmond
With a population of 204,214, Richmond is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Richmond deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Richmond
Museums
Tours
Where to Eat in Richmond
The Fan is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Richmond. These include popular favorites such as The Savory Grain (2043 W Broad St), Helen's in Richmond, VA (2527 W Main St) and Barrio Taqueria + Tequila (2229 W Main St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Maggiano's - Richmond (11800 West Broad Street) and Chez Foushee (2 E. Grace St.) are great picks.
When to visit Richmond
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Richmond in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Richmond, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Richmond
Plane
When flying to Richmond, you’ll arrive at Richmond Byrd Airport (RIC), which is located 11 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Richmond include Air France, ITA Airways and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Richmond departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 15m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Richmond. Located 10 km from the city center, Richmond Staples Mill Road is the busiest station in Richmond. Another popular train station is Richmond Main Street, located 1.1 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Richmond is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 156 km from Richmond. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richmond, including Megabus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Richmond takes 145 km and will cost you around $50. From Coral Hills, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 145 km. The most popular bus station is Richmond W. Leigh St, located 1.6 km from downtown Richmond. Richmond Parham Road Park & Ride is also a commonly used station, and is 14 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Richmond
Where to stay in Richmond
Average rates range from around $179 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $331 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Richmond - South and Holiday Inn Express Richmond - Downtown. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Richmond, with prices from $10 to $491 per night. The Fan is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Richmond are about 43% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Richmond
Most booked hotels in Richmond
Renting a car in Richmond
Renting a car in Richmond costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Richmond is the Dollar branch at 1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr, which is 10 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Richmond.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Richmond (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Richmond is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Richmond
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$33/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$33/day